Bill > HB3250

This bill requires the school board of each school district to create a written policy that governs student participation in protest activities, which are defined as events not sponsored by the school, such as political assemblies or speeches, occurring on or off school property during school hours. The policy must ensure that students cannot be released from classes to participate in these activities without explicit permission from their parents or guardians. This parental permission must specifically state the event for which the student is to be released and the subject of the protest, and it must be obtained for each individual protest activity, as permission for one event will not automatically grant approval for others. Schools that fail to comply with these requirements will face a reduction in funding, equivalent to the per-pupil funds received for each student participating in a protest activity without proper parental consent.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3250&year=2026&code=R